Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (4,265 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (2,822 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.87 (1,501 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.79 (692 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (1,007 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.82 (1,481 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,535 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.51 (1,358 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.40 (929 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (804 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (6,914 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.32 (512 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.34 (521 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,020 (395,268 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $757 (293,519 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (71,094 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $828 (320,812 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $505 (195,688 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (48,689 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 350% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (14,893 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (114,966 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (49,406 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (3,053 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (9,090 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 809% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 131% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (18,184 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 260% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (21,626 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (33,355 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (36,722 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,420 (10,625,223 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 357% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (299 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (17,361 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.09 (1,974 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (4,982 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $48 (18,773 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.69 (2,206 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.31 (1,670 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.59 (1,780 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (1,230 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 296% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.51 (1,359 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (7,544 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 215% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 215% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (12,996 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (5,637 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $78 (30,351 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (25,611 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (3,723 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (1,867 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.90 (1,125 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $512 (198,269 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (387 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 1819% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (22,795 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (3,723 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 720% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,720 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria
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